Boarding a diabetic dog?
So I'm sitting in Florida and my Valentine has flown to Michigan - a quick trip to attend the funeral of his sister :-( Jimmy is a mini-aussie/mini-poodle; and thanks to diabetes, he's also about 9...
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Thanks, everyone - it's good to know my fears regarding the stress and blood sugar levels, aren't just an overactive imagination.
Back in Michigan, our beloved Vet there DOES have a great boarding facility - but that still doesn't negate the crazy barking fest and activity that goes on all day. I checked with some pet sitters that would come to our house - but they don't do shots. Fortunately, most of our kids live in Michigan, so I could always teach them to give Jimmy his shots.
But here in FL, my Vet doesn't board. Ironically, there's a "pet resort" just up the road; but the recent firing of an employee caught on video abusing a dog, reminded me that they are only as good as their least-paid employee. I would rather miss the out-of-state funeral of someone I loved, than expose my sweet dogs to anything hurtful.
Thanks, Colliehauler - 20 years of MS had destroyed my Sis-in-law's body. We know she's dancing with the Angels now; although her Lhasa surely misses her.
Back in Michigan, our beloved Vet there DOES have a great boarding facility - but that still doesn't negate the crazy barking fest and activity that goes on all day. I checked with some pet sitters that would come to our house - but they don't do shots. Fortunately, most of our kids live in Michigan, so I could always teach them to give Jimmy his shots.
But here in FL, my Vet doesn't board. Ironically, there's a "pet resort" just up the road; but the recent firing of an employee caught on video abusing a dog, reminded me that they are only as good as their least-paid employee. I would rather miss the out-of-state funeral of someone I loved, than expose my sweet dogs to anything hurtful.
Thanks, Colliehauler - 20 years of MS had destroyed my Sis-in-law's body. We know she's dancing with the Angels now; although her Lhasa surely misses her.
